lecycliste Posted September 3, 2019 Share #1 Posted September 3, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Anyone know of an aftermarket replacement eyecup or workaround for the Leica SL? Mine has had its plastic innards self-destruct and is peeling away, as you can see here. Leica Store Miami didn’t know of any solution other than sending to Leica USA for repair (yuck), and they usually take forever for anything. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/301041-replacement-eyecup-for-leica-sl/?do=findComment&comment=3812797'>More sharing options...
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darylgo Posted September 3, 2019 Share #2 Posted September 3, 2019 My Leica S eyecup tore, I sent a message to Leica (via email iirc) that was answered by a rep. They requested my address and sent out a new eyecup, it arrived a week later. The SL looks more involved but Leica should be able to direct you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted September 4, 2019 Share #3 Posted September 4, 2019 (edited) Having had to repair mine with a similar issue there is definitely not a quick 'clip on' solution. The whole eyepiece assembly will need removing and a new cupholder and eye cup fitted ..... it is attached by screws from the camera side of the assembly. It's not clear whether the eyepiece itself is a tight push fit, screwed in, or attached from behind requiring body disassembly. I wasn't brave enough to try and find out. I glued the broken perforated frame that holds the rubber cup back together with epoxy..... which was quite easy and successful. Getting the rubber cup back on afterwards was impossible without some surgery as it has perforations that lock into multiple projections on the frame. The cup is clearly put on before the eyepiece is assembled as the gaps are too narrow to push the rubber through. I had to cut between the perforations in the rubber cup to get it to lock into place. It now looks ok and is secure. Unless you are keen on experimental surgery a return to Leica will be required. I gave it a go as there was nothing to lose ..... if I failed the same bits would be replaced, whatever. Edited September 4, 2019 by thighslapper Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmuts32 Posted September 6, 2019 Share #4 Posted September 6, 2019 I had the same problem. I brought the SL to Wetzlar and made an appointment to pick the camera up in about two weeks time. The whole eyepiece had to be replaced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted October 16, 2021 Share #5 Posted October 16, 2021 I've just had a similar problem with my SL2 (mentioned in another post concerning disappointment with the covering on the body). IMHO this just shouldn't happen. It's a design fault. I had Canon 5 Series cameras for years and this was never an issue (and they had soft rubber on the eye-cup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted October 16, 2021 Share #6 Posted October 16, 2021 if you need one 00030 470-602.110-000 Eyepiece ring I have replaced it on one camera. it has 4 screws Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted October 16, 2021 Share #7 Posted October 16, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 hours ago, Photoworks said: if you need one 00030 470-602.110-000 Eyepiece ring I have replaced it on one camera. it has 4 screws @PhotoworksSpecial tools needed? Did you contact Leica directly for this. Thanks Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Herzberg Posted October 17, 2021 Share #8 Posted October 17, 2021 I had the same problem with the SL 601 in July. I went to the Leica Store in Berlin and they offered to replace the rubber in the store with the spare part they had in stock. We tried for quite a while and a call to Wetzlar clarified that the camera had to be sent in. They replaced it for free. I was told that this design flaw is corrected now with the SL 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted October 17, 2021 Share #9 Posted October 17, 2021 5 hours ago, Stefan Herzberg said: I was told that this design flaw is corrected now with the SL 2. Apparently not ☹️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted October 17, 2021 Share #10 Posted October 17, 2021 16 hours ago, chris_tribble said: @PhotoworksSpecial tools needed? Did you contact Leica directly for this. Thanks Chris If you lift the rubber from the eyecup you see the little screws. At first I has be able to fit the little lip back in, but it will come out again . it is internal ripped. I contact Leica and they told me to send in the camera to Europe . As busy as it was I didn't think that was an option. Back in the USA I contact Leica parts and was be able to get it with out sending it in. they resisted at first, but I was able to change it myself. It is very simple. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted October 17, 2021 Share #11 Posted October 17, 2021 Thanks. Any special tools. Cross head or slotted screws? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted October 17, 2021 Share #12 Posted October 17, 2021 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/301041-replacement-eyecup-for-leica-sl/?do=findComment&comment=4294694'>More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted October 17, 2021 Share #13 Posted October 17, 2021 THANKS!! 👌🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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